Academic Teacher (Lecturer) - Humanities

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Curtin College seeks a teaching-focused Academic in Humanities. The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate qualification in Applied Linguistics, Communication, Education or related field, with two-year AQF Level 5+ teaching experience, and experience coordinating units and supporting ESL/EAL students. Duties include designing and reviewing curricula and assessments, monitoring progress, and supporting at-risk learners, contributing to quality assurance and governance. Essential skills include Moodle or another LMS, Turnitin, and MS Office, plus a commitment to inclusive, student-centred teaching. Australian work rights and a Working with Children Check and Police Check may be required. Tips: tailor your CV with concrete curriculum and assessment examples and show collaboration across teaching teams.

Company Description

Join Curtin College, a dynamic higher education institution and the on-campus pathway to Curtin University. For over 25 years, we have offered more than 60 pathways to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Curtin University’s Perth and global campuses.

As part of Navitas’ University Partnerships Australasia Division, Curtin College is home to a dedicated community of international higher education professionals. Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. With a workforce of 5,000 and a presence in multiple countries, we deliver an extensive range of educational services to more than 60,000 students each year.

Working at Curtin College means being part of a collaborative community that extends beyond the classroom — connecting educators, student support specialists, and professionals across diverse disciplines, all committed to empowering student success.

Job Description

About the Role

Curtin College is seeking a teaching-focused Academic to contribute to teaching, curriculum development, and student success within the Humanities Program.

The role involves teaching and coordinating units in academic communication, academic literacy, research and writing, and related humanities areas. The successful applicant will support students in developing academic writing, research, critical thinking, referencing, communication, and independent learning skills within a first-year and ESL/EAL pathway education context.

The Academic will coordinate and deliver units, contribute to curriculum and assessment development, support sessional staff, participate in moderation and quality assurance processes, and monitor student progress and engagement. The role also includes supporting students at risk and contributing to an inclusive learning environment that supports a successful transition to university study.

Working collaboratively with the Program Manager and academic colleagues, the Academic will contribute to program review, academic governance, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with institutional and university standards.

Key Responsibilities

Unit Coordination and Teaching

• Coordinate and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with unit learning outcomes, institutional standards, and AQF requirements.
• Teach across academic communication, academic literacy, research and writing, and humanities-related units.
• Embed academic literacy, communication, and critical thinking development within teaching and learning activities.
• Develop and review curriculum, learning materials, and assessment resources to support student engagement and transition to university study.
• Support consistent unit delivery across campuses and provide guidance to casual teaching staff.

Assessment and Quality Assurance

• Design, implement, and review assessment tasks aligned with unit learning outcomes, university standards and AQF requirements.
• Coordinate moderation, validation, grading, and academic reporting processes in accordance with institutional requirements.
• Manage assessment-related queries and academic integrity matters in line with institutional policies.
• Contribute to curriculum review, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities.

Student Support and Engagement

• Monitor student engagement and academic progress, identifying and supporting students at risk.
• Provide timely academic guidance, feedback, and referral to support students where appropriate.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment for diverse student cohorts.
• Support students’ transition to higher education and independent learning.

Program Contribution

• Collaborate with the Program Manager and academic staff on curriculum development, program review, and academic quality processes.
• Participate in academic governance, committee work, and reporting activities as required.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to collaborative teaching practices within the Humanities Program.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A postgraduate qualification (or higher) in Applied Linguistics, Communication, Education, or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in higher education or tertiary pathway education at AQF Level 5 or above.
• Demonstrated ability to support students’ academic literacy, communication, and critical thinking development within teaching practice.
• Experience teaching academic communication, research and writing, humanities, or related units.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating units and supporting consistent teaching and assessment practices across teaching teams.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to curriculum development, review, and continuous improvement initiatives, including assessment and learning resource design, within higher education or pathway education contexts.
• Sound understanding of assessment design, moderation, academic integrity, and quality assurance processes within higher education.
• Strong digital capability, including experience using learning technologies such as Moodle (or similar LMS), Turnitin, and Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to support the ethical and effective use of Generative AI and emerging learning technologies within teaching and learning contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Commitment to student-centred, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching practices that support diverse learner cohorts, including ESL/EAL students.

Desirable:

• A teaching qualification or professional development in TESOL, ESL/EAL, academic literacy, higher education teaching, or a related area.
• Familiarity with AQF Level 5 requirements, the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021, ESOS Act 2000, and the National Code 2018.
• Experience supporting first-year transition and student success initiatives within higher education.
• Experience contributing to curriculum review, contextualisation, or continuous improvement initiatives within a higher education setting.

Additional Information

What we can offer 

• We offer careers across our global operations.
• We recognise and reward.
• We understand the importance of showing appreciation.
• Navitas is where work has meaning. Our impact is far-reaching – we create lasting legacies for students and communities

Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

• At Navitas we promote and embrace an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe equality, flexibility, and diversity deliver a rich collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and given opportunities to thrive.
• We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. 

How to Apply

Applicants are assessed upon receipt, so you are encouraged to apply now. To view other opportunities, please visit navitas.com/careers 

All applicants must have full working rights within Australia to be considered. Successful candidates depending on their role may be, required to provide a Working with Children Check and undergo a Police Check.